Climate of Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
Point-value climate at Shihezi (Xinjiang, China). Population approximately 640,000.
Located in Xinjiang, China, Shihezi has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 640,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -13.6°C / 7.5°F in January to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 5 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 21 mm / 0.8 in (May) — about 150 mm / 5.9 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Shihezi's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13.6°C7.5°F | 5 mm0.2″ | — |
| February | -9.5°C14.9°F | 5 mm0.2″ | — |
| March | 1.6°C34.9°F | 10 mm0.4″ | — |
| April | 13.8°C56.8°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| May | 20.4°C68.7°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 24.7°C76.5°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.3°C79.3°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 24.9°C76.8°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 19.2°C66.6°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 10.3°C50.5°F | 10 mm0.4″ | — |
| November | -0.5°C31.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| December | -10.1°C13.8°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Shihezi?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September. Shihezi's warmest month is July at an average of 26.3°C / 79.3°F, and its driest month is January with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Shihezi?
Shihezi, in Xinjiang, China, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -13.6°C / 7.5°F in January to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 150 mm / 5.9 in, with the wettest month being May (21 mm / 0.8 in) and the driest January (5 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Shihezi in July?
The average temperature in Shihezi in July is 26.3°C / 79.3°F, with rainfall of about 20 mm / 0.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Shihezi?
The driest month in Shihezi is January, with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -13.6°C / 7.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Shihezi?
The wettest month in Shihezi is May, with approximately 21 mm / 0.8 in of average monthly rainfall.